As expected, the Chiefs have activated outside linebacker Justin Houston from their physically unable to perform list.
Houston is recovering from ACL surgery and, per the NFL’s PUP list rules, had returned to practice last month. The Chiefs monitored his progress and status closely, and he was activated ahead of the deadline to do so.
He’ll be eligible to play this weekend vs. the Panthers, though it remains to be seen if he will. The Chiefs listed Houston as a limited participant in Wednesday’s practice.
Houston led the NFL with 22 sacks in 2014. He had 7.5 sacks in 11 games last year, and getting Houston back in the lineup at full speed -- or even close to it -- would obviously be a boost for the Chiefs as they chase a playoff spot.
Houston, 27, has 56 career sacks in 70 games.
